Time for a Change: Trump's National Security Advisor Waltz Faces Ouster
Trump's national security advisor, Waltz, faces calls for his resignation
Hop on the news bandwagon! A shakeup is brewing in President Donald Trump's inner circle. After three months into Trump's second term, we're witnessing the first major shake-up: National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, are reportedly on their way out of the picture [1][2].
Sources close to the matter confirm CBS News' report of the departures, marking an unsettling turn of events for the administration.
Waltz has found himself in hot water, accused of leaking sensitive information. In a supposedly secure chat group on the Signal messaging service, he allegedly discussed American military strike plans aimed at Houthi positions in Yemen with high-ranking government officials. The magazine "Politico" dug up these transgressions back in April, finding that Waltz repeatedly violated security regulations [2][3].
A Storm in a Teacup? Not Quite[4]
The chat group wasn't just a secretive gathering—it included a journalist that later revealed those plans. Waltz claimed responsibility but refused to step down. He initially denied that the chat revolved around classified information, but journalist Jeffrey Goldberg eventually exposed the damning evidence [4].
Post-scandal, Trump called the entire episode a "mistake" and described Waltz as a "good man" who supposedly learned his lesson. However, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has come under increasing pressure for disclosing specific attack information in that very same chat [4]. It's rumored that Hegseth shared this sensitive data in yet another group comprising his family members and legal representatives [4].
Who's Taking the Helm?
So, who will take the reins from Waltz? According to one source, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff could be the one stepping up to the plate [3]. Witkoff's previous role in negotiations related to Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran’s nuclear program might just qualify him for the position. At this point, silence prevails from both parties, but Fox News hints that Trump will soon address the personnel dilemma [4].
Trump appointed Waltz as National Security Advisor following his victory in November 2024. Prior to that, the 51-year-old served as an officer in the U.S. elite unit, the Green Berets. He's a known "hawk" among Republicans, known for his vocal criticism of Russia. Like Trump, he also refuses to support further aid to Ukraine [4].
[1] - Trump to Dump National Security Advisor Waltz in Coming Weeks - Bloomberg News, May 2025.[2] - Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz Facing the Axe - The Hill, May 2025.[3] - Sources: Waltz to Step Down as National Security Advisor - CNN, May 2025.[4] - Pentagon Investigating Defense Minister Hegseth - The Daily Beast, May 2025.
- The European Union expressed concern over the scandal involving Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor to President Trump, who allegedly shared classified information on Whatsapp, ignoring security regulations.
- With General News and Crime & Justice outlets reporting on the political fallout from the breach, it remains to be seen who will replace Waltz as National Security Advisor, possibly Steve Witkoff, a veteran diplomat in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran’s nuclear program negotiations.
- Meanwhile, the leak investigation has extended to Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, who is accused of sharing sensitive data in a group including his family members and legal representatives.
- As berets-wearing Green Beret and Trump ally Mike Waltz faces potential ouster, some critics argue that breaches of security protocol at the highest levels of the administration shows a lack of proper oversight in guarding national security interests.
